Obituaries

Apr 30, 2020

Chapel Hill, NC – Leonard R. Szymanski, 97, formerly of North Lima, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 30.

Leonard was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Second World War.  He owned Ben & Len's Tavern until he retired in 1985.

Leonard leaves behind to cherish his memories, his son,...

Apr 21, 2020

CANFIELD – Genevieve Chmielewski, 97, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2020.

Genevieve was born January 28, 1923 in Kielce, Poland, a daughter of the late Waclaw and Ludwiga Foks Starz.

While in Poland, she was placed in a work camp during the war. After she immigrated to the United States, she and her husband...

Apr 10, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — John C. Czuba, 96 years of age, passed away from natural causes Friday, April 10, 2020.

He was born Dec. 29, 1923, in Campbell.

John was an altar boy at Sacred Heart of Jesus Polish National Catholic Church and a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School, where he played basketball and football. At...

Mar 29, 2020

CANFIELD – Patricia Mayerchak, 61, went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2020.

Patricia was born May 13, 1958 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Bocskay Mayerchak.

Patricia graduated from Leonard-Kirtz School, and was a valued worker at the Bev MASCO Workshop. She then retired to the Accessible...

Mar 28, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN- Joseph N. Marzano, 68, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2020.

He was born June 15, 1951 in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph V. and Catherine Pandone Marzano.

Joe graduated from Girard High School. He worked for over 30 years at Sparkle Market as their produce clerk/manager until his retirement.

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Mar 28, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN – Margaret Iannazone, 94, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2020.

Margaret was born on October 25, 1925 in Youngtown, a daughter of the late Imro and Anna Klimcak Yurko.

She was a retiree of the GE Lamp Plant.  Margaret was an avid bowler, enjoyed playing bingo and going on bus trips to the...

Mar 26, 2020

POLAND- Theodore "Ted" Stanish, 70, passed away on March 26, 2020.

He was born August 8, 1949 in Youngstown, a son of the late Dewey and Martha (Sich) Stanish.

Ted graduated from Boardman High School and owned and operated Aladdin Stain Glass for over 30 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member...

Mar 21, 2020

BOARDMAN- Frank S. Tkacik, 96, passed away on March 21, 2020.

He was born October 18, 1923 in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Franciska Svidran Tkacik.

He graduated from Woodrow Wilson in 1942, and attended Youngstown College. Frank was a veteran of the United States Army, and spend an additional 5 years...

Mar 12, 2020

Albert Richard Ozog, 73, of Poland, Ohio passed away on March 12, 2020 after a long illness.

He was born October 5, 1946 in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, the son of Chester and Ada (Zimmerman) Ozog.

Al was raised on a Christmas tree farm in Apollo, PA and moved to Butler, PA in 1972.  He lived in...

Mar 10, 2020

BOARDMAN- Leland S. Guy, Jr., 83, passed away on March 10, 2020.

He was born December 2, 1936 in Salem, a son of the late Leland S. and Pearl (Catalucci) Guy. He graduated from Salem High School in 1954 and continued his education at the University of Maryland and Kent State.

Leland was a veteran...

Mar 8, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN – Veronica Campbell, 89, went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2020. Veronica was born on September 14, 1930 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Mike and Julia (Gondzella) Baksa. She was a 1948 graduate from North High School. She worked as a cashier for several stores in the area, including Fisher Fazio's and Valu...

Mar 4, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN – Mary Ann Buday, 84, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2020. Mary Ann was born in Youngstown on June 29, 1935, a daughter of Martin and Mary (Donnelly) Murphy. She graduated in 1954 from Ursuline High School, and then retired from General Electric in 1972 after 14 years of service in their finishing department....

Feb 20, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN – Rita Stanislaw, 79, passed away peacefully in her home on February 20, 2020.

Rita was born on December 5, 1940 in Youngtown, a daughter of the late Michael and Anna Rock Novak.

She worked as a medical secretary for Dr. Flynn Nelson & Tuner for 20 years until her retirement.  She was an...

Feb 14, 2020

BOARDMAN- Ronald J. Matasek, 82, passed away on February 14, 2020.

He was born September 25, 1937 in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Ellen Kruel Matasek.

He graduated from Ursuline High School, and earned his Bachelor's Degree from the former Youngstown College. He worked as a CPA for Ernest & Ernest,...

Feb 13, 2020

BOARDMAN – Kane Joseph Wiesensee, 18, passed away unexpectedly early February 13, 2020 in Boardman.

Kane was born August 1, 2001 in Youngstown, a son of Joseph Wiesensee and Erica Mace.  A senior at Boardman High School, he enjoyed loud music, fast cars, hunting, riding his dirt bike and four-wheeling and the color red.  Kane participated in...

Feb 13, 2020

BOARDMAN – There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 17, 2020 at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church for Lorraine 'Lorrie' Schott, 65, who passed away peacefully on February 13, 2020 after a 12 year hard fought and courageous battle with breast cancer.

Beloved daughter, sister, aunt and godmother, Lorrie was born...

Feb 9, 2020

BOARDMAN – Dorothy Mika, 90 passed away on February 9, 2020 at Beeghly Oaks Center.

She was born April 21, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Laura Lotarski.

Dorothy was a parishioner of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church all her life. She was a member of the Infant Guild. She worked at...

Feb 6, 2020

MENTOR-ON-THE-LAKE- Genevieve Eleonore Pawlyshn, 95, formerly of Youngstown, passed away on February 6, 2020 at Heartland of Mentor Nursing Home.

She was born November 2, 1924 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Antoni and Eleanor (Bochenek) Olbrych.

Genevieve was a parishioner of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church all her life. She was an Altar &...

Feb 1, 2020

BOARDMAN – Mary Rita Martinko, 97, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2020 at the Assumption Village.

Mary Rita was born October 20, 1922 in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph M. and Wilma Gaj Fabry.

Mary Rita worked as a secretary for the Diocese of Youngstown for 25 years. She was a member of St....

Jan 29, 2020

WESTLAKE – Anna Varso, 100, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2020.

Anna was born December 28, 1919 in Cleveland, a daughter of Charles and Mary Hlinka.

Anna worked for Higby's Department Store in downtown Youngstown. She enjoyed bowling in bowling leagues with her friends. She was a member of St. Matthias...